Autism Can Lead to Invention (originally aired on March 2, 2021)

Autism Can Lead to Invention (originally aired on March 2, 2021)Constant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 942

Apr 3, 2021 • 53m

People with autism may have enhanced aptitude for the STEM fields—why don't we take greater advantage of their skills? A college student fights the stigma of schizophrenia.

Episode Segments

Autism Can Lead to InventionApr 3, 202127mHistorically, people with autistic traits have made breakthroughs in fields from mathematics to medicine to music.

Historically, people with autistic traits have made breakthroughs in fields from mathematics to medicine to music.

Fighting the Stigma Around SchizophreniaApr 3, 202126mCecilia McGough was diagnosed with schizophrenia when she was in college, and now she publicly fights stigma related to mental illness.

Cecilia McGough was diagnosed with schizophrenia when she was in college, and now she publicly fights stigma related to mental illness.